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Prepare a B-type paint applicator for
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level:
3
credit:
12
planned review date:
September 2009
sub-field:
Highway Construction and Maintenance
replacement information:
This unit standard, unit standard 18049, and unit standard
18050 replaced unit standard 15945.
purpose:
This unit standard is for people who operate B-type
pedestrian, operator-mounted or umbilical type roadmarking
applicators. People credited with this unit standard are able
to demonstrate knowledge of requirements for B-type
operations, and prepare for roadmarking using a B-type
applicator.
entry information:
Open.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry.
moderation option:
A centrally established and directed national moderation
system has been set up by Infrastructure ITO.
special notes:
1
The requirements within the following legislation and
regulations applying to roadmarking operations must be
complied with as appropriate to the context of
assessment for this unit standard:
Employment Relations Act 2000;
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995;
Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation
Act 2001;
Resource Management Act 1991;
Traffic Regulations 1976;
all available at http://www.legislation.govt.nz/.
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2
The requirements within the following codes of practice
and guidelines applying to roadmarking operations
must be complied with as appropriate to the context of
assessment for this unit standard:
Codes of practice and checklists published by the
New Zealand Roadmarkers Federation, such as Safety,
Health and Environment Guide, available at
http://www.nzrf.co.nz/;
Transit New Zealand’s principal external manuals,
manual amendments, specific examples include:
Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management
(CoPTTM),
http://www.transit.govt.nz/technical_information/index.jsp;
Manual of Traffic Signs and Markings, Part II;
http://www.transit.govt.nz/technical_information/view_m
anual.jsp?content_type=manual&=edit&primary_key=1
5&action=edit;
Transit New Zealand’s Technical documents TNZ C/01,
TNZ M/07, TNZ M/12, TNZ M/13, TNZ M/20, TNZ P/12,
TNZ P/14, TNZ P/20, TNZ P/22, TNZ T/4, TNZ T/08,
TNZ T/12, TNZ TQS1, TNZ TQS2 are listed on
http://www.transit.govt.nz/technical_information/specific
ations.jsp;
Occupational Safety and Health Service of the
Department of Labour documents including approved
codes of practice and guidelines relevant to specific
work activities an example being the Code of Practice
for the Management of Substances Hazardous to
Health (MOSHH), available at
http://www.osh.govt.nz/order/catalogue/327.shtml.
3
This unit standard should be assessed in a workplace
context.
4
Definitions
Company requirements include the policy, procedures,
and methodologies of the company. They include
requirements in company and site health, safety and
environmental plans, quality assurance documents, job
plans, and contract work and reporting documents.
Material supplier instructions may include
specifications, storage, installation, handling,
instructions for use and material safety data sheets.
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Plant and machinery supplier instructions may include
specifications, fitting, installation, handling, repairs,
maintenance, safe operating procedures and
instructions for use.
Minor markings means arrows, limit lines, alphabetic
characters, symbols, diagonal hatching, 33m centre line
before limit lines etc. It excludes longer run markings
such as edge lines and centre lines greater than 33m.
Road Controlling Authority (RCA) in relation to a road,
means the Minister, Department of State, Crown entity,
State enterprise, or territorial authority that controls the
road.
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for B-type operations.
performance criteria
1.1
Specifications for B-type applicators are described in accordance with the
Manual of Traffic Signs and Markings, Part II, and specifications TNZ P/12, TNZ
P/22 and TNZ T/08.
1.2
Preparation for B-type operations is described in terms of company
requirements.
Range:
1.3
minor markings such as – flush median, pedestrian crossing,
letters, vehicle parking, intersection.
Personal and team safety for B-type operations is described in accordance with
the company safety plan, the New Zealand Roadmarkers Federation’s Safety,
Health and Environment Guide, and Occupational Safety and Health Service
documents.
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1.4
Location and function of process controls on B-type applicators are explained in
accordance with plant and machinery supplier instructions.
Range:
1.5
Procedures for changing the product type are explained in accordance with
material supplier instructions and company requirements.
Range:
1.6
includes but is not limited to – troubleshooting, emergency
procedures.
includes but is not limited to – paint flushing, filters, compatibility of
products.
Maintenance of plant and equipment is described in terms of operator checks
and adjustments and when to refer for specialist servicing.
Range:
includes but is not limited to – filter clean, pump lubrication, hose
condition, accumulator charge (where fitted), tip condition.
element 2
Prepare for roadmarking using a B-type applicator.
performance criteria
2.1
Tests One, Two, and Four are demonstrated on a B-type applicator in
accordance with TNZ T/08.
2.2
The applicator is loaded with approved material and equipment in accordance
with the job plan.
Range:
paint, beads, measuring devices;
may include – road signs, cones.
2.3
Personal protective equipment is fitted and worn in accordance with company
requirements.
2.4
The pavement surface is prepared for application in accordance with the job
plan.
Range:
includes but is not limited to – hand brooming, machine sweeping.
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Comments on this unit standard
Please contact Infrastructure ITO askus@infratrain.co.nz if you wish to suggest changes
to the content of this unit standard.
Please Note
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority or a delegated interinstitutional body before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards
or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority before
they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for providers wishing to
develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and
assessors, and special resource requirements.
This unit standard is covered by AMAP 0101 which can be accessed at
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/site/framework/search.html.
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